Megapixels equivalant

[Xenon14]

I know that higher megapixels is better visiual quality, but specifically how good is the quality for a set of gigapixels. I dont' think i can afford a 2.2megapixel camera, so i might be forced to by a 1.3 (less tahn $200 budget). I don't need professional quality, but I also don't want a loss of quality. Will 1.3 megapixels be enough? and what does it mean in terms of resolution?

 

[BCYL]

Here's a nice article with a handy table:
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You can get a 2.1megapixel camera now for less than $200... I have the HP 315 camera and it's under $200 at a lot of places...

 

[theplanb]

how many pixels do I need to get the same or better quality than analogue ones?

 

[Rallispec]

what will you be using your camera for? unless you'll be printing out pictures or needing something for high quality pictures,... 1.3 should be fine.

 

[Lucky]

<< how many pixels do I need to get the same or better quality than analogue ones? >>



I've heard in professional circles around 10-15 megapixels.

 

[BCYL]

<< how many pixels do I need to get the same or better quality than analogue ones? >>



I have a 2.1 megapixel HP 315 camera... when I take pictures at 1600x1200 and use digital photo finishing to print out 4x6 photos, they look very very close to normal cameras... with a better quality 2.1 megapixel camera (like a Kodak), my guess is they will be almost identical...

But if you wanna print something larger (like a 8x10 photo), u will need to go with 3.1 megapixel....

 

[Adul]

you can check out my photos with a 1.4 mega pixel camera


Thailand

Grand Canyon

while I stilll desire a higher Mega pixel camera, this will works pretty well.

 

[Degenerate]

Dont for get things like optical zoom and other features that can be quite important.